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Reviews of Athenian Villa 3 stars

Good Hope Building, 20-22 Donkin Street, 7230 Caledon, South Africa

#10 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Caledon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Old building with plank floors, no water pressure, window does not close and next to the street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The warmwater took forever to warm up with no water pressure. Was not aware they har wifi. My window did not close properly so i could here the people and cars in the street

    Big room and comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our time at the the Villa it felt as if we were in Greece.I loved the theme set up aswell as the room. It was small but cozy. Also very friendly staff.Thanks to Shaun for showing us around the place and to the lady that made us that lovey breakfast.We will definitely visit again.Thanks from Claude and Chrissy Coller,Retreat Cape Town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The noise on the streets at night

    Safe parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All though the rooms are very neat and the beds are comfortable, the outside area with a pool and braai is there to enjoy, but it does not look like the photos at all. The rooms are all against each other, almost like a hostel. There isn't a kitchen where you can make use of a fridge, just the guy staying there who's room you have to enter to get ice. The street is quite noisy, with people walking up and down and making noise. Still a very enjoyable stay.

    Rooms are neat, and beds are comfortable. The breakfast was very nice. The manager was very accommodating with making changes to bookings and friendly. We stayed there after a wedding and only arrived at 02:30 in the morning, and it was still very easy to get in and find our rooms, etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The open shower in the room.

    Welcome

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a bit tricky to find as the glass sliding door looks different than the typical parking entrance. But once identified it is a breeze. Will be great to have a "no waiting area" sign on the door as people shop and choose to wait at the door for their lift (with all their groceries) and small children. They obviously are not aware that cars enter and exit there. Otherwise, the parking is safe and secure and remote access only.

    The little lounge where one can sit and read books they place there -or your own. Super, friendly staff who served brealfast with pleasure. Sean went out of his way to make each guest feel special and as he promised, he was available 24/7. We got stuck on a farm (after they locked the gate) and we could call Sean to get assistance for us. Way beyond his duty, and he kept following up with is to ensure that we were safely on our way back. Thank you Sean. Safe and secure parking.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was safe but in a crowded CBD⁸

    The host and staff were friendly and efficient

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    We were literally in and out but the stay was pleasant and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is not in the best area.

    It was clean and neat and the staff were helpful and friendly. Off the street parking was a huge bonus!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only issue was that nowhere did the details or photos mention stairs. My 80 year old father-in-law struggled to climb the stairs. However the staff was very accommodating. Other than that, all good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and definitely value for money. If you like old world charm then this is it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we were impressed with the parking, someone could have walked in with us when the garage door opened. I don’t know if this security feature can be improved though.

    Breakfast was good. Impress with the parking facility. Rooms were heated before our arrival which was a definite plus.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Athenia Villa was so kind to accommodate our family during the storm and floods over the past weekend. We attended a wedding and we only booked for one night but they offered us to stay until the storm passed and until it was safe to travel back to Cape Town. Thank you so much for the hospitality and making our family's safety a priority.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean and tidy. Nice big bed. Breakfast was very nice and staff very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager talk for a hour when he show me my room.

    Good coffee Can not complain Cozy fire and heather was on when i arrived Clean bedding

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limit bulky luggage as stairs and passages are narrow.

    Clean linen on huge bed. Lovely breakfast was served. Secure parking on site gave us peace of mind about safety of our vehicle.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water took to long to get warm. And when it did get warm it was way to warm

    The court jard

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    6.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly and helpful staff, always available

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    7.0
    Was okay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bit outdated

    Liked the feel of the place

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant Thank you
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    In a room with no windows

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area is in town but didn't bother us

    Lovely communal area where you can sit and have a drink or braai, an excellent breakfast and Sean was very helpful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    7.0
    Very good value for a safe, easy and relaxed b&b from.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was pretty cold in the room due to it being winter - thankfully we had extra layers!

    Location in central Caledon was ideal. The car park was big and spacious and secure. The cooked breakfast was nice - staff very friendly. Sean (host) was friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable - great tip about The Barn restaurant for a filling dinner. Extra blankets in the room helped with the winter cold. It was lovely to sit and read on the west-facing balcony in the evening sun and hear the world go by.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2022

    8.0
    Nice spot to stay for a quick weekend away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really, it suited our needs perfectly.

    It was very quaint and the family room is perfect for a quick getaway. We were there for a wedding and we were incredibly happy with the accommodation. It was a bonus to have off-street parking too.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    8.0
    Excellent value for money. Stayed over because we had a wedding in the surrounds.
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The surrounding neighborhood is a bit delapidated, but that isn't the fault of the establishment. The establishment itself was great and we'll maintained.

    Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, secure parking.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    7.0
    For a 1 night it was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely kind kitchen staff who so kindly packed us a picnic as could not cook breakfast because of loadshedding. Great host. Clean and neat. Good off street parking.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    8.0
    Happy, will be coming back again with my Fiancé.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower was a bit cold for very long. Kind of awkward to stand and wait for the water to heat up. Would recommend the showers have their own geysers. A lot of water is wasted when waiting for warm water.

    The breakfast was wonderful! The owner was super friendly and the location is easy to find. I did feel better that the parking was under-roof. My car was safe. I also enjoy the presentation of the room and the fact that we were at the far end of the building, I don't like people walking past my door at 2 am, haha.

    Stayed in April 2022

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